Question #52
Reading: Reading 42.5 Standards of Professional Conduct Guidance for Standards V
PDF File: Reading 42.5 Standards of Professional Conduct Guidance for Standards V.pdf
Page: 26
Status: Correct
Correct Answer: B
Question
Bob Hatfield, CFA, has his own money management firm with two clients. The accounts of the two clients are equal in value. It is Hatfield's opinion that interest rates will fall in the near future. Based upon this, Hatfield begins increasing the bond allocation of each portfolio. In order to comply with Standard V(B), Communication with Clients and Prospective Clients, the analyst needs to:
Answer Choices:
A. inform the clients of the change and tell them it is based upon an opinion and not a fact
B. make sure that the change is identical for both clients
C. perform both of these functions
Explanation
According to Standard V(B), the analyst must inform the clients of the change and tell
them it is based upon an opinion and not a fact. Making an identical change in two
portfolios may be a violation of this standard if the needs of the clients are not identical.
(Module 42.8, LOS 42: V(B))